Difference between Rank and Dense Rank?

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Apr 5th, 2006
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Answered by: sm1506

Apr 7th, 2006

Rank:
1
2<--2nd position
2<--3rd position
4
5

Same Rank is assigned to same totals/numbers. Rank is followed by the Position. Golf game ususally Ranks this way. This is usually a Gold Ranking.

Dense Rank:
1
2<--2nd position
2<--3rd position
3
4

Same ranks are assigned to same totals/numbers/names. the next rank follows the serial number.

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sm1506

Apr 7th, 2006

Rank:
1
2<--2nd position
2<--3rd position
4
5
Same Rank is assigned to same totals/numbers. Rank is followed by the Position. Golf game ususally Ranks this way. This is usually a Gold Ranking.
Dense Rank:
1
2<--2nd position
2<--3rd position
3
4
Same ranks are assigned to same totals/numbers/names. the next rank follows the serial number.